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Democratic Republic of Congo: A History of Violence
Photo Credit: controlarms via Compfight cc To fully understand the depth of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s current struggles, one has to become familiar with their long history of war and conflict.The first reported Congo War started in 1996, fueled by the neighboring genocide in Rwanda between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups. With more…
What does the world think of Donald Trump? Hmmmm
The Word on Donald Trump One thing is clear, Donald Trump is a love/hate candidate for the Presidential seat of the United States of America, and while many Americans are attempting to come to terms with this potential leader, many of the world’s leaders are just as worried as anyone might be. From areas…
Opposition Rises as DRC’s Joseph Kabila Seeks Third Term
The Democratic Republic of Congo, or DRC, has had a long history of political turmoil. Since the inception of the territory, the Congo has been occupied by several countries including Great Britain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Belgium. It wasn’t until 1960 that there seemed to be a light at the end of the…
Profile: Ory Okolloh
From activist to business woman to lawyer and blogger, Ory Okolloh continues to impact the day to day lives of thousands of her fellow Kenyans. Born in Kenya, Ory had a fairly rough childhood, growing up in a reasonably poor family supporting her through a private primary school they could barely afford. While they believed in…
